In October, CHANNEL 5 NEWS is shining a light on breast cancer in the Rio Grande Valley. Our goal is to promote early detection through compelling stories while working with a local business.

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Heart of the Valley: Breast Cancer Awareness is supported by South Texas Health System.

Heart of the Valley Stories

Heart of the Valley: Early detection is...

Heart of the Valley: Early detection is key in fighting cancer

2 years ago Wednesday, October 11 2023 Oct 11, 2023 Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:45:05 PM CDT October 11, 2023

PSJA ISD middle school principal reflects on...

PSJA ISD middle school principal reflects on breast cancer battle

2 years ago Wednesday, October 04 2023 Oct 4, 2023 Wednesday, October 04, 2023 10:34:25 PM CDT October 04, 2023

Heart of the Valley: South Texas Health...

Heart of the Valley: South Texas Health System offering discounted mammograms

2 years ago Wednesday, October 04 2023 Oct 4, 2023 Wednesday, October 04, 2023 8:38:50 PM CDT October 04, 2023

Over 1,700 glucose screenings held during Heart...

Over 1,700 glucose screenings held during Heart of the Valley campaign

2 years ago Wednesday, May 03 2023 May 3, 2023 Wednesday, May 03, 2023 10:18:53 PM CDT May 03, 2023

Heart of the Valley: Free glucose screenings

2 years ago Friday, April 28 2023 Apr 28, 2023 Friday, April 28, 2023 4:37:05 PM CDT April 28, 2023

Heart of the Valley: Living with diabetes

2 years ago Monday, April 24 2023 Apr 24, 2023 Monday, April 24, 2023 1:13:51 PM CDT April 24, 2023

Heart of the Valley: UTRGV professor managing...

Heart of the Valley: UTRGV professor managing diabetes with daily walks

2 years ago Tuesday, April 18 2023 Apr 18, 2023 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:34:47 PM CDT April 18, 2023

Made in the 956: Valley organization raising...

Made in the 956: Valley organization raising diabetes awareness

2 years ago Tuesday, April 18 2023 Apr 18, 2023 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:40:17 PM CDT April 18, 2023

Heart of the Valley: Diabetes educator discusses...

Heart of the Valley: Diabetes educator discusses treatment options

2 years ago Monday, April 17 2023 Apr 17, 2023 Monday, April 17, 2023 2:09:22 PM CDT April 17, 2023